as in pile
a quantity of wood heaped together for burning a dead body
a funeral pyre
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Recent Examples of pyre
The flaming-pyre raven flies off.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The flames that consumed the dining room and two cabins made an impressive pyre that could be clearly seen from the South Rim, 13 miles across the gorge.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Archaeologists documented 41 finds at the site, including 13 urn graves, several cremation nests and several cremation burials with the remains of the funeral pyres, according to the release.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
The team noted that horses were often part of early Anglo-Saxon cremation pyres to reflect the elevated status of the individual who had died.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
The flames that consumed the dining room and two cabins made an impressive pyre that could be clearly seen from the South Rim, 13 miles across the gorge.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Archaeologists documented 41 finds at the site, including 13 urn graves, several cremation nests and several cremation burials with the remains of the funeral pyres, according to the release.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
The team noted that horses were often part of early Anglo-Saxon cremation pyres to reflect the elevated status of the individual who had died.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyre
Noun
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Remove wood piles and clutter, seal cracks and leaks, and keep your floors, counters, and appliances clean to prevent pests from entering.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, a landslide, an avalanche, or even a heap of sand pushed by a bulldozer looks like a simple stream of grains moving downhill.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Controls included a handful of physical controls for volume, fan temperature, exhaust mode, adjustable shocks and more in the center stack.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, building here is an homage to Aspen’s past, a way of honoring the pioneers who helped transform a quiet mountain town into an international destination.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pyre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pyre. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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